Susan Leger-Ferraro. (Courtesy photograph.)
Susan Leger Ferraro offers “Advice for Women in Business” when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce presents its online Women in Business Program.
Humanitarian and CEO of Imajine That, G3, Inspirational Ones, and Peace Love & Happiness Real, Leger discusses balancing work and family life during the program Wednesday, March 3, between noon and 1 p.m.
The webinar is open to all is admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Those interested may register at merrimackvalleychamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900. A webinar link will be emailed within 24 hours of registration.
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Lawrence Acting Mayor Kendrys Vasquez. (Courtesy photograph.)
For those looking to hear from, and learn more about, Lawrence Acting Mayor Kendrys Vasquez have an opportunity when the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce presents, what it calls, a “virtual conversation” in February.
Vasquez, who had been serving as Lawrence’s City Council president, became the city’s acting mayor when Mayor Daniel Rivera was named president and chief executive officer of MassDevelopment.
Vasquez details his plans for the city and takes questions Friday, Feb. 19, from noon-1 p.m. The cost for Merrimack Valley Chamber members is $5 or $10 for nonmembers.
Those interested may register and receive a link at merrimackvalleychamber.com or by calling 978-686-0900.
By Christian M. Wade Statehouse Reporter   Jan 28, 2021
Jan 28, 2021
BOSTON â President Joe Biden has pledged to provide more support for small businesses hammered by the financial impact of coronavirus pandemic, and while the stateâs business leaders say theyâre optimistic that more aid will be coming, theyâre also worried some of the new administrationâs policies may hurt them.
Biden, who was sworn into office Jan. 20, is proposing a $1.9 trillion relief package that would provide $440 billion for businesses, including a $15 billion grant program to help the hardest hit businesses and $175 billion for small business lending and investment programs.
But the Democrat also wants to double the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, expand mandates for paid leave for workers and implement other policies that business leaders say could drag on the countryâs economic recovery.
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